Sir Philip Green lures Marks and Spencer head of menswear

Marks and Spencer has seen another clothing director jump ship - the latest in a string of middle management departures.
Richard Price, who has run the menswear business for four years under M&S's executive director of general merchandise Kate Bostock, has been poached by Sir Philip Green to become managing director of his BHS department store chain.
A spokesman for M&S said: "His new role as managing director presents a unique and challenging opportunity. We understand why Richard would want to pursue this.'
It comes amid renewed speculation that Bostock has been looking for a... read more

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